Gate English Sub & Dub

About Gate

Gate (GATE 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり) blends action, adventure and fantasy by A-1 Pictures (2015). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The setup: The military fantasy series begins when a gate appears in Tokyo's Ginza district sometime in the 21st century. From the gate pours out monsters, knights from middle-age Europe, and other fantasy-like beings, and they kill many of the citizens of Tokyo.

Along the way, this event is known as the Ginza Incident. The government sends a small group of soldiers from the Japanese Self-Defense Forces (a replacement for Japan's military) to the alternate world beyond the gate. Led by otaku soldier Youji, they find that the villages in the world are being attacked by a dragon.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Rory Mercury (Risa Taneda) and Lelei la Lelena (Nao Touyama) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with A-1 Pictures, which means the visual identity of Gate follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.4/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Risa Taneda voicing Rory Mercury gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2015, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.